It’s June in Los Angeles. You stumble across a woman with a vintage typewriter. After giving her just a word and a few bucks, she writes you a bespoke poem on the spot. You feel seen, you feel lighter, and you can’t help but smile as you go about your day.
But the Poet? Oh, she’s a total mess.
Freshly unemployed and heartbroken, our Poet opts to make ends meet by writing for strangers on the street. But what started as a wholesome operation has quickly illuminated her lack of direction, cynical nature, and fleeting sense of identity. With each interaction, the audience peeks further into her inner world, rich with contradiction, sharp humor, and a stubborn sense of splendor.
An exploration of purpose, presence, and the power of community, Poetry For Strangers does not answer the question: What is poetry? But rather: What is poetry capable of?
Location: The Zephyr Theatre
7456 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Run Dates:
SEPT 17TH OPENING NIGHT @8PM
SEPT 18TH @8PM
SEPT 19TH @8PM
SEPT 25TH @8PM
SEPT 26TH @8PM
SEPT 27TH CLOSING 2PM